The Federated Garden Clubs Connecticut group tour around South Africa, led by Kathy Lindroth, FGCCT tour coordinator

Comments from some of the participants on this 12-day tour. ''South Africa Rocks! There are no words. An amazing tour from start to finish'' - Kathy & Brian Lindroth. ''Beyond our expectations. Thoughtfully customized itinerary. So much fun!'' - Laura & John Petchler ... Read more

Prof. Deborah Fahy Bryceson, Oxford

The paleontological tour was marvellously choreographed. Engrossing daily tour activities, and an array of awe-inspiring sites with contextually rich backgrounds were balanced by stylish, comfortable accommodation. Throughout, the tour operator teamed up with expert guides who had intimate knowledge of the places, which provided strikingly memorable information. ... Read more

MeraLee Goldman and Jay Canel & families, USA

We were very thrilled and excited to create this trip for all of our children and our grandchildren. We had high expectations, but every day far exceeded our fondest hopes and dreams. It has been a magical three weeks for all of us, enriching our lives and creating amazing shared memories ... Read more

Feedback from a Ceramics group tour with Carol Gouthro, Seattle area

South Africa is a deeply rich, interesting country with amazing art, culture and craft .... I was surprised at the sophisticated nature of the cities ... I was inspired by the beauty of the landscape, the creativity of the artists and the warmth, generosity and camaraderie of the people we met ... Read more

Dr’s Cathy & Howard Lewis, Nottingham, UK.

We were drawn to this tour because it was the most ‘’plant’’ and ’’botanical’’ tour we could find ... it was probably the best we’ve ever done. We really enjoyed being introduced to knowledgable experts and kind friends. And we were looked after like royalty. ... Read more

Lisa Lindblad, New York, USA.

Marion’s knowledge of the Cape Town landscape has both the breadth and depth to take you on a meandering journey across the media & behind the scenes to meet with collectors, artists, teachers & innovators ... Read more

Rachael & David Long, Calif, USA

Marion has a remarkable ability to network and plan any trip of one’s interests and dreams. She has a wealth of contacts and is so knowledge about South Africa! ... Read more

Stan & Pam Hart, Woods Hole & Arizona, USA

Recommending an experience of a lifetime, tailored to us, is not hard. You deliver what you preach. You just know that there’s no such thing as one size fits all ... Read more

Sylvia & Mike Stouppe, Jan & Kathy Oliver, Mariota & Mark Humbolt, Myra Brown, Calif, USA

What was surprising was how many of ''your'' plants have ended up in ''our'' backyard. We thought the food was exceptional and wish that Californian wines prices were more like yours! ... Read more

Claudia Steinfels & Christian Norgren, Switzerland

Marion not only put a superb VIP-program together but was our dedicated guide, passionate about her country and helping us to understand South Africa better ... Read more

Damiana Leoni, Rome & Valeria Mondelli, Milan

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your great collaboration and for the effort you put in giving us such a great program for The Cape Town Art Fair (CTAF). ... Read more

Mikael & Leena Frisk, Helsinki

Today was another day in paradise, first Hamilton Russel wine estate & then we tasted the whole range of Peter Finlayson wines together with him ... Read more

Janet Harney, Little Rock, USA

Visiting South Africa had been a dream for 12-long years and then the stars aligned to make my trip an even better reality than my wildest dreams ... Read more

Charlie & Susan Hyatt, Connecticut, USA

Reflecting on our time in the Cape, I imagine myself with an associate degree 40 years ago, walking about with 3 young doctorates and an expert historian. (Siri look out!) ... Read more

Wiebo Vaartjes & Simone Boon, Hong Kong

Under your guidance we had a very enjoyable and interesting time around Cape Town. We also spent a wonderful evening in the Fugard theatre & liked the musical Orpheus very very much! ... Read more

Susan Lunn of Chicago Botanic Gardens & Joe Lunn, Chicago

Discovering the fynbos with Adam Harrower of Kirtstenbosch National Botanic Gardens while in the Cape, was the highlight of my 12-day botanical trip, with a bit of whale-watching thrown in ... Read more

James McQueen, Melbourne

It really was such a delight to see so many special treasures, and be taken to places that we really would have no hope of finding without your guidance and shit-hot curation! ... Read more

Erica Kritikides & friends, Melbourne

We have talked non-stop since returning home about how much we loved it! Getting the ‘inside scoop’ – both on wine but also South African culture more generally ... really helped to contextualise the rest of our visit ... Read more

Anne Redford, London

Time in Johannesburg with your specialist guide was amazing, It was a joy to be guided around significant locations like the Constitutional Court and hear much more ... than in the international media ... Read more

The Price Fam: Lee & Kathy - Washington; Eric - Texas; Gregory - Calif;

We all found our two weeks in South Africa to be among the best trips that we've ever taken. It is hard to pick high points. We spent quality time with a geologist, a botanist, 4 paleontologists - amongst others ... Read more

Blakesly & Cyril Chappellet, St Helena

The Cape Winelands are the most beautiful wine country in the world with dramatic mountains rising out of nowhere and the charming Cape Dutch architecture. ... with amazing levels of sophistication on the the wine farms ... ... Read more